Back to school with hopes of increasing my commitment to a bike commute, I’ve been searching the web for information and tools. All in the name of more fitness and fun, but less fumes. I purchased a new bike for inspiration, and in order to make it pay off at $0.52/mile, a commuter’s calculator shows that I’ll have to average4 days per week for 7 months on the 12 mile ride in the morning and again in the afternoon. If I hop the bus with their rack and ride program, it will lengthen the time frame some, but not much at $1.50 per trip. While researching this, I found a web site that includes fitness calculators here’s one that includes a variety of fitness activities. You can log your activities and use calculators for free. If you want more services, a nominal annual membership brings the ability to print maps of your route.

<a href=”http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/wi/appleton/249109326611″>09/01/2008 Commute</a><br /><a href=”http://www.mapmyride.com/find-ride/united-states/wi/appleton”>Find more Bike Rides in Appleton, Wisconsin</a>

Update: Through November 11th, the Map My Ride Calculator has added up the mileage so far and reports the following:

Green Stats

Total Workout Days: 63
Distance Traveled: 793.79 mi.
Gas Saved: 44.10 gallons
Money Saved: $153.47
Carbon Offset: 853.8 lbs. of CO2

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